Litigation Paralegal

About the role

A Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys by investigating and researching facts, and preparing documents essential to case management and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, review, and organize medical records
• Conduct insurance coverage investigations
• Prepare, calculate, and maintain damage summaries (medical expenses, lost wages, property damage)
• Log daily mail
• Prepare and forward medical records to insurance carriers
• Draft correspondence for case management
• Perform balance verifications and assist with subrogation lien resolution
• Prepare check requests, maintain check records, and mail checks
• Assist attorney with settlement documentation and disbursements
• Prepare disbursement summaries
• Maintain consistent and regular communication with clients regarding case status
• Provide weekly reports and attend monthly team meetings
• Support other team members in their absence
• Meet or exceed established goals
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Highly proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of legal practices and procedures
• Understanding of business practices
• Familiarity with standard clerical and general office administration procedures
• Excellent command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling
• Experience using computers and related software applications
• Knowledge of research procedures
• Experience preparing legal documentation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience required
• Paralegal certificate required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Schedule

This is an in-office position, Monday through Friday.